Pangrad - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Pangrad is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pangrad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangrad is 566743. The village covers a total geographical area of 1812.31 hectares and falls under the 416521 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pangrad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pangrad

According to the 2011 Census, Pangrad village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 513 males and 542 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.91%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 77.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pangrad

Pangrad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pangrad

Pangrad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Pangrad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pangrad is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangrad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pangrad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pangrad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pangrad village are given below:

FAQs about Pangrad